YPO to deliver Dahl's stories to UK schools

The plans include Roald Dahl stories such as The BFG, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, George’s Marvellous Medicine and Fantastic Mr Fox, to deliver engaging and creative lessons on writing and reading as well as teaching ideas around friendship, behaviour, identity and reward.

The deal means that Wakefield-based YPO, which last year supported ‘Roald Dahl 100’ - a celebration of the storyteller’s centenary - is now one of Roald Dahl Literary Estates’ official educational resources partners. The not-for- profit company provides all the products and resources a teacher would ever need to bring the lesson plans to life. Products include pens, glue sticks, tissue paper, stencils, scissors as well as resources to encourage pupil interaction and creativity.

YPO’s commercial director Jo Marshall said: “We’re thrilled to support these splendiferous lesson plans with our products, and ultimately helping teachers to deliver literacy and PSHE objectives.

“Last year YPO were delighted to be part of the 100 celebrations and we’re just as excited to continue our support into 2017.”

Roald Dahl Literary Estate’s marketing manager Bernie Hall said: “Having joined forces so effectively in 2016 to mark Roald Dahl 100, we’re thrilled to continue our partnership with YPO. We’re always looking at fresh ways to support and inspire teachers through the power of Roald Dahl’s amazing stories and characters. We hope that our new lesson plans will excite teachers and students alike, across the curriculum.”

Lesson plans will follow throughout the year and will all be available to download.